“. . . the grand
portrait of John Blight, by Holl. This is a
remarkable work, both for its strength and individuality of
character and its breadth of treatment; it has found
an appropriate resting-place in the town with the
political history of which the name of Bright will
always be connected. In this portrait Mr. Holl is
probably seen at his best; his subject has interested
him, and it is evident that he has worked con amore” (163).

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Bibliography

St. Johnston, A.“The Progress of Art in Birmingham.” Magazine of Art. 11 (November 1886-October 1887): 159-67. Internet Archive version of a copy in the University of Toronto Library. Web. 8 September 2013.